For the second straight game, Riverdale will face off against Stone Mountain. Riverdale will look to defend their home field on Monday against Stone Mountain at 5:55 p.m. Riverdale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Riverdale had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 14-run drubbing they dealt Stone Mountain on Friday. Riverdale put the hurt on Stone Mountain with a sharp 20-6 victory. The Raiders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jacob Rachmann made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Riverdale is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-5 otherwise. Rachmann was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing seven bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.4 stolen bases per game.
Joel Rachmann
| 02/18/25 vs Drew | 5 |
| 03/21/25 @ Stone Mountain | 3 |
| 03/17/25 vs Stephenson | 2 |
| 03/19/25 @ Stephenson | 1 |
| 03/14/25 vs Luella | 1 |
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In other batting news, Joel Rachmann was a standout: he scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Riverdale is 2-1 when Rachmann posts two or more runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Keith Haylock, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Riverdale hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in four consecutive matches.
Riverdale's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Stone Mountain, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
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